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Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff Join Us for a Special Rotary Program

The Rotary Club of Ithaca is pleased to welcome Michael I. Kotlikoff, President of Cornell University, as our featured speaker on Wednesday, February 25th at 12:00 PM at Moakley House.

This special luncheon program offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leader of one of the world’s most respected universities right here in our own community.

The cost to attend is $25, which includes lunch and access to this timely and engaging conversation.

Join Ithaca Rotary for Our Holiday Gathering at The Strand

Join us for a festive Holiday Gathering on Wednesday, December 17th from 5–7 PM at The Strand, the restaurant and bar inside the Canopy Hotel!

Celebrating Community and Care: Join Us for Ithaca Rotary’s FriendsGiving Celebration

VENUE CHANGE!! Our social this evening is moving to Tavern on the Commons 130 E Seneca Street. Unfortunately, the Canopy Hotel is having issues that closed their kitchen and bar today. Spread the word!

Join the Ithaca Rotary Club for our FriendsGiving Celebration on November 19 from 5–7 PM at the Canopy Hotel! We’ll gather in friendship and gratitude while collecting high-quality food, household items, and gift cards for local families in need. Donations will be packed into baskets and delivered next week.

Rotary’s 33rd Annual “Share the Warmth” Campaign Brings the Community Together

Help spread warmth this winter! The Ithaca Rotary Club’s 33rd annual Share the Warmth campaign is now underway, collecting new and gently used winter clothing across Tompkins County through November 24. Find a red collection bin near you and make a difference for neighbors in need this season.

Join the Effort: Help Clean Up Route 13 and Protect Our Local Environment

If you’d like to help remove the unsightly trash that collects along Route 13, join the Ithaca Rotary Club for its semiannual highway cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 18th.

Get Ready to Roll! The 12th Annual Ithaca Rotary Road Rally Hits the Streets September 7

The 12th Annual Ithaca Rotary Road Rally is set for Sunday, September 7, 2025, starting at Maguire Imports. Teams follow clues on a 30-mile scenic route, solving riddles, collecting items, and taking photos before finishing at a mystery location by 4 PM. Prizes include grants to local nonprofits and awards for team spirit. Open to all, proceeds support the James L. Gibbs Scholarship Fund and local youth programs. Register online and enjoy a fun, community-driven adventure!

CLICK HERE to request a link to attend our next Ithaca Rotary Club meeting via Zoom.

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Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.

Moakley House

215 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States of America

Check the club website calendar to confirm dates and locations - we're currently moving between locations weekly. In-Person "Plus" with a Zoom option for those who need it

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Dr. Michael Kotlikoff

Feb 25, 2026

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Rotary Board Meeting
Feb. 23, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Club Meeting
Moakley House

Feb. 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Re-Use Sorting (Thursday, 2/26/26)
Feb. 26, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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